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Free Fun Saturday at Boca History Museum, May 2

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum is continuing to waive general admission fees and opening its doors to the public for Free Fun Saturdays on the first weekend of the month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families can peruse the exhibits, but also enjoy a fun craft-based activity. General admission at other times is …

Miami Marlins discounts & deals: $5 tickets

Take the family out to a Miami Marlins ballgame with these great deals all season long. You can enjoy baseball for as little as $1 for kids’ tickets on select Monday nights.  During the summer, tickets are just $5 for everyone Monday through Thursday. Seniors can even get free entry on certain days. The Marlins …

Broward Women’s Chorus concerts in Fort Lauderdale

The Broward Women’s Chorus will perform its spring concert in two locations in April, in Boca Raton and in Fort Lauderdale. The concert is called “Imagine,” and will include favorite Broadway music, pop songs and standards showcasing hopes, dreams and the joy of making music. Under the direction of Sylvia Rose Aycock, the chorus will …

Subway buy-one-get-one free Footlong Sub deal ends April 28

All aboard, bargain hunters! There’s no way around it, Subway has a great deal for sub sandwich lovers on a budget in April.  With so many options (including bread, meats, cheese and condiments) and possible combinations, fans can definitely create the perfect sandwich to suit their tastes at the popular sub shop. And it’s even …

Free food distributions & other resources

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Eligibility requirements vary among different organizations. Some are open to everyone.  Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is …

Teens can work out for free all summer at Planet Fitness in 2026

Grab your workout gear and water bottle! Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit. And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out …

Free F1 Experience throughout Aventura Mall

The Miami Grand Prix craze is ready to take over Miami in anticipation of the races at Hard Rock Stadium from May 1-3. Aventura Mall is stepping into that frenzy with a whole host of race car inspired themes and activations from Thursday, April 30 through Monday, May 4. Here are details on the various …

Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour

Viernes Culturales (Cultural Fridays) is a South Florida tradition. This free arts and music festival takes place on the last Friday of each month from 5-10 p.m. on Calle Ocho (Southwest Eighth Street), in the heart of Little Havana, between 13th and 22nd avenues.  Every month, enjoy music in Domino Plaza, as well as works …

Ideas for free & inexpensive dates in Broward

If you appreciate frugal excursions, plenty of entertaining events, attractions and interesting activities in Broward are ideal for a delightful date. Some are free, others are relatively inexpensive. Make the most of it. With extra dollars in your wallet, splurge on sparkling wine, a fancy dessert, or other romantic indulgence. We also have a list …

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